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Pauline McNeill

Scottish Labour

MSP for Glasgow (Region)

About Pauline McNeill

Contact details

Contact online

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 6475
Text relay calls welcome.

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish Labour
MSP for Glasgow (Region)
05 May 2016 to present

Scottish Labour
Former MSP for Glasgow Kelvin (Constituency)
06 May 1999 to 22 Mar 2011

Committees

Pauline McNeill is a member of 1 committee

Criminal Justice Committee

Member

Cross-party groups

Pauline McNeill is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Pauline McNeill has 2 parliamentary and government roles

Scottish Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund

Chair

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

Appointed Member

Party Roles

Pauline McNeill has 1 party role

Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Justice

Scottish Labour

Previous roles

Pauline McNeill has had the following roles in Parliament

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

31 May 2021 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Justice

Scottish Labour

17 June 2021 to 08 April 2026

Criminal Justice Committee

Member

14 June 2017 to 29 March 2022

scottish parliamentary contributory pension fund

Trustee

01 March 2021 to 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Communities

Scottish Labour

01 March 2021 to 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Local Government

Scottish Labour

01 March 2021 to 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Housing

Scottish Labour

16 June 2016 to 04 May 2021

Social Security Committee

Deputy Convener

25 February 2020 to 04 May 2021

Local Government and Communities Committee

Substitute Member

04 October 2018 to 01 March 2021

Party Spokesperson on Equalities

Scottish Labour

04 October 2018 to 01 March 2021

Party Spokesperson on Housing

Scottish Labour

04 October 2018 to 01 March 2021

Party Spokesperson on Social Security

Scottish Labour

02 September 2019 to 01 March 2021

Party Spokesperson on Communities

Scottish Labour

28 June 2016 to 25 September 2019

Local Government and Communities Committee

Substitute Member

06 September 2018 to 10 September 2019

Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee

Substitute Member

09 January 2018 to 06 September 2018

Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee

Substitute Member

08 September 2016 to 09 January 2018

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

Substitute Member

25 May 2016 to 19 December 2017

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Communities

Scottish Labour

08 June 2016 to 16 June 2016

Social Security Committee

Member

27 October 2009 to 22 March 2011

Party Spokesperson on Constitutional Affairs

Scottish Labour

16 September 2008 to 22 March 2011

Party Spokesperson on Culture

Scottish Labour

16 September 2008 to 27 October 2009

Party Spokesperson on Europe and External Relations

Scottish Labour

17 September 2007 to 16 September 2008

Party Spokesperson on Justice

Scottish Labour

13 June 2007 to 20 September 2007

Education, Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee

Member

18 May 2007 to 17 September 2007

Party Spokesperson on Education and Young People

Scottish Labour

10 June 2003 to 02 April 2007

conveners group

Member

10 June 2003 to 02 April 2007

Justice 1 Committee

Convener

04 June 2003 to 10 June 2003

Justice 1 Committee

Member

24 January 2001 to 31 March 2003

Justice 2 Committee

Convener

06 January 2003 to 31 March 2003

conveners group

Member

24 January 2001 to 05 January 2003

conveners liaison group

Member

08 January 2001 to 24 January 2001

Justice 2 Committee

Member

18 January 2000 to 07 January 2001

Public Petitions Committee

Deputy Convener

17 June 1999 to 07 January 2001

Justice and Home Affairs Committee

Member

17 June 1999 to 18 January 2000

Public Petitions Committee

Member

Register of interests

Pauline McNeill's register of interests

MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.

Here is the register for Pauline McNeill. The date of their initial statement was 28 May 2026.

Remuneration and related undertaking

No registrable interests.

Gifts

No registrable interests.

Overseas visits

No registrable interests.

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests.

Heritable property

No registrable interests.

Interest in shares

No registrable interests.

Voluntary

I am a member of the Scottish Co-operative Party.

I am a member of GMB Union.

Recent Activity

Official Report

What Pauline McNeill has said in Parliament

These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.

National Security (State Threats) Bill

Chamber meeting date: 24 June 2026

Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab): "As we heard from the cabinet secretary, the UK Government’s National Security (State Threats) Bill introduces new offences of supporting or assisting organisations that are linked to foreign powers…

Antisocial Behaviour and Public Safety Concern

Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2026

Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab): "I agree with the minister that there is a challenge, because seized e-bikes have been found to be capable of going at up to 70mph, which is far above the 15.5mph legal limit…

Interests

Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 17 June 2026

Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab): "I have no relevant interests to declare."

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Assessments (NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde)

Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2026

Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government for what reason people on the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde waiting list for ADHD assessments are reportedly being informed that their expected waiting times have been extended beyond those previously communicated…

Public Trust in Scottish Politics

Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026

Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab): "Robin McAlpine, the well-known Scottish writer, campaigner and supporter of independence, said, when addressing the SNP response to the Murrell criminal case, that“The biggest mistake you are making is misunderstanding the nature of this scandal for the public.”I believe that he is right. He said:“They are sick of powerful people abusing their…

Votes

How Pauline McNeill has voted in Parliament

Find out how Pauline McNeill has voted recently.

Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031

Motion ref. S7M-00446

Submitted by: Malcolm Offord, West Scotland, Reform UK . Date lodged: Monday, June 22, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Result 91 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031

Motion ref. S7M-00446.2

Submitted by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire West and Levern Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Supported by: Stephen Flynn, Simita Kumar, Shirley-Anne Somerville
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Result 75 for, 25 against, 17 abstained, 12 did not vote

MSP abstained

Agreed

National Security (State Threats) Bill – UK Legislation

Motion ref. S7M-00461

Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Result 102 for, 1 against, 15 abstained, 11 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change

Motion ref. S7M-00434.2

Submitted by: Claire Baker, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, June 22, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Result 92 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP not voted

Agreed

Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change

Motion ref. S7M-00434.3

Submitted by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 22, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Result 15 for, 104 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP not voted

Disagreed

Motions

Questions

Questions Pauline McNeill has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S7W-01244

Asked by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 23 June 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 21 July 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-42445 by Angela Constance on 9 December 2025, whether, in addition to the original 2005 investigation, the Terms of Reference for the Emma Caldwell Public Inquiry will allow for an examination of any investigations pursued by Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator…

Question reference: S7W-01141

Asked by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 17 June 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 15 July 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what powers Police Scotland has to issue warnings and fines for the dangerous use of e-bikes and e-scooters in pedestrian and residential areas."

Question reference: S7O-00131

Asked by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 17 June 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to renew its strategy on preventing knife crime, particularly among young people."

Question reference: S7W-00776

Asked by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 4 June 2026

Current Status: Answered by Kirsten Oswald on 16 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the £200,000 fund for Social Impact Partners as outlined in the 2026 Scottish National Party manifesto, whether it has now established it, and, if not, when it will do so and what outcomes it expects that it will achieve."

Question reference: S7W-00775

Asked by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 4 June 2026

Current Status: Answered by Kirsten Oswald on 16 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what it considers is a successful enough outcome from the £200,000 fund for Social Impact Partners for it to decide to establish a new £10 million Social Impact Investment Fund, as outlined in the 2026 Scottish National Party manifesto."

Question reference: S7W-00647

Asked by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 29 May 2026

Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 11 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to adopt a public financing model for the purchase of new trains, similar to that proposed in the report commissioned by ASLEF and written by Glasgow University academics, A Public Vision for Financing Scotland’s Railways."

Question reference: S7W-00677

Asked by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 1 June 2026

Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 11 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the commitment outlined in the Scottish National Party's 2026 manifesto, when it will commence work on a public health campaign on the safe use of social media for young people."

Question reference: S7O-00086

Asked by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 10 June 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason people on the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde waiting list for ADHD assessments are reportedly being informed that their expected waiting times have been extended beyond those previously communicated."

Question reference: S7W-00679

Asked by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 1 June 2026

Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 10 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how it measures the effectiveness of Bairns' Hoose models across Scotland and whether all iterations are achieving the same results."

Question reference: S7W-00676

Asked by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 1 June 2026

Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 10 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many bleed kits it has distributed across Scotland to date, and how many more it plans to distribute over the next 12 months."